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State of the industry 2025: are freelancers surviving, or thriving?

Creative Boom

Nick Gripton , who specialises in animation, illustration, games design and art direction, puts it succinctly: "Freelancing has seen higher peaks and troughs than I've experienced at any point in the last 25 years. I meet small business owners who regularly use their own mobile phone images for advertising." yet," he begins.

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8 must-listen creative podcasts to inspire, inform and entertain you

Creative Bloq

Our roundup includes podcasts covering creative careers, photography, illustration, and how to be seen and heard on social media. Between them, Helen, Katie, and Tania cover advertising, branding, illustrated maps , live illustration, retail murals, and illustration for the likes of the New York Times.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. This is where illustration agents come into play. But how on Earth do you find a market for your work? David Doran, represented by B&A 2.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. So far, I have relied on the general advertising industry, and it's kept me busy," he says. How have the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes impacted visual creatives?

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Gender Switch: Iconic Household Brand Mascots Redesigned by CDA

The Logo Smith

Fair bit of work has gone into each of these Gender Switch: Iconic Household Brand Mascots Redesigned images, illustrated by the folks over at CDA. Many mascots have been around for decades and as the advertising industry was predominantly male led, branding definitely had a more masculine bias. Fast Food Rivals Logo Mash-ups.

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Best Online Design Tools For Social Media Graphics

Graphic Design Junction

Canva is one of the most popular and well advertised social media design tools out there. A premium subscription will give you access to more than a million graphics, stock images, unique designs, and illustrations. Adjust the font, logo, colors, and more, so your audience knows this post or advertisement is coming from you.

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Remembering Ringan Ledwidge

Creative Review

Ringan Ledwidge’s advertising work was marked by an ability to turn a 60-second spot into a slice of mini cinema that, while keeping the brand’s message front of mind, always hinted at much wider narratives. He brought a very human, emotional touch to his advertising stories, which could be funny, sexy or packed with pathos.